She quoted what believers of the Bible believe is God's Word (Oh your description "what morons" believe) Did you mean you are going to kill God???

I think we've got to stop over-reacting to people expressing their view against gay marriage-especially when they're replying to a question and instructed to be honest. If we're going to be accepting of sexual practices that the majority don't engage in, (which we should- whose damn business is it anyway?) it should be OK to tolerate opinions that aren't shared by the majority without crucifying people for their views. Rules of respect still apply though.Do anything and/or say anything, but be classy.

Carrie Prejean was asked a direct question and during that pageant at least, she never said anything impolite or abrasive. (Later is another story.) I think she answered the question honestly, and did say 'no offense' even when expressing herself politely. I think she dug her own hole later on, but at that event she handled the question as well as possible.

Lauren'syoung and still more a product of her learning, obviously a more literal Bible interpretation. To those who haven't matured as long, accepting something contrary to lifelong religious teachings is a very big step whether it makes sense elsewhere or not.
She will learn acceptance the way we ALL learn to get along with people we think are different-- by actually KNOWING those 'different' people personally, whether by choice or not. Then all the fear and superstition vanishes and we begin treating each other as humans.
Sooner or later she'll have a gay person in her circle of friends and things will resolve by themselves.
This rant isn't in direct response to you, Richard C- I just wanted a higher place on the list- Apologies. But hope you agree anyway.

I am glad I do not have the responsibility of being a representative of anyone other than myself as I firmly believe in the right to freedom of speech, which is the same as freedom of expressing your opinion without recrimination... well, legally anyway. But when you "represent" a district, you have to remember that you lose that "freedom" and are no longer "free" to express your personal opinion as it may not be the opinion of the ppl you "represent." I feel that Lauren Ashley made a grave mistake in feeling that she had the right to express HER personal opinion while doing so as a representative of the city of Beverly Hills. I don't believe in gay marriage myself, but I am certainly not going to claim that it is immoral as a the representative of an entire city.

And who says it's deviant behavior? So far you're going on words written by opium smokers who 'wrote' on stones and parchment. Yabba dabba do!

I'm not gay and I don't care who IS. Don't 'you guys' preach about living and letting live? I doubt a gay person would want anything to do with someone who has as small a mind as you have in the first place. I don't want anything to do with you on a hetero level either!

Let's not let the pot call the kettle black, you deviant People-Hater!

I agree with you to a point. Gay's are not going to keep their lifestyle to themselves, they want to flaunt it in public. I dont accept their way of living. But I agree with Miss California USA. read my comment

AGREED.

Have you read the Bible? I don't think this girl has either. Her quotation was from the Old Testament first of all. The Old Testament had practices and punishments that are no longer needed because Jesus died for our sins. Second of all, being a homosexual is a sin HOWEVER, who do you think you are to decide that it is a sin greater than any other sin? A sin is a sin is a sin. Being homosexual is no greater of a sin than lying to your mother so who do you think you are to judge your brothers and sisters? Oh wait, wasn't there a scripture telling you not to do that as well? Yes their was. Do not judge your brother for the splinter in his eye when there is a log in your own. I'm tired of "Christians" using the Bible to suit their own agenda. You cherry pick scripture to make yourself feel righteous and that is NOT what Christianity is about. Read the Bible and learn your faith before you start preaching and witnessing to others. The Bible also states to not shove the Word down people's throats. If they do not open their hearts to the Word then you lead by example. PERIOD. I support gay marriage (provided that they do not try and force places of worship that are against the act to marry them). It is not my right to deny the rights of others. If they follow that path, it is God's judgment they will face, NOT YOURS OR MINE. It's people that claim to be Christian and do not even understand their own faith that give the rest of the world a bad view of us. True Christianity is not for extremists as seems to be the popular belief. We are also humans and so we make our own mistakes. That is humanity plain and simple.

I don't wish to be exposed to what I consider deviant behavior either. To me deviant behavior includes proselytizing Christianity in places other than in the church or home.

@AOD1979 ---> Actually, she was quoting the old testament, (some of Leviticus was written by Moses in a "magic tent" btw...) which was strictly intended for ancient jews, not for christians. That's the problem with all you narrow minded "believers". You dont really know what you are talking about.

Maybe that is why the christian faith is growing by leaps and bounds - oh, wait a minute, it isn't. I guess all that selective bible thumping has done it in - afterall the good book says that wearing mixed garments made of different fiber is a sin. This is 2010 and I think too many folks just parrot what they have been told and it is truly sad. I think in 20 years gay marriage will be accepted - but forget that, you screwed up christaninnys are so enviromentally progressive you listen to Rush - used car salesman, drug addict - and it will be God's will when hurricanes destroy the Gulf coast. I personally think most people of "faith" are freakin' a**holes and ninnys.

This comment is for Leila. You are truly a fine example of a Christian. You have the guts to tell these haters not to quote the bible and use it to bash anyone. You are brave enough with the bad reputation that Christians have been earning to actually "come out" as a Christian.

Only one comment worries me though. I doubt gay people would/could force a clergyman to marry them in his/her church. Why would they want such a ceremony?

I wish everyone would read your remarks and look in the mirror to see who they have become. Judgmental and hateful.

She's only ugly to you because you disagree. Had she raved on and on about how wonderful gays are, you'd think she was just fine.